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Il Poggiale Chianti Classico Riserva

Sangiovese & Sangiovese-Based Blends

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Il Poggiale Chianti Classico Riserva

Sangiovese & Sangiovese-Based Blends

Made from 90% Sangioveto, 5% Canaiolo and 5% Ciliegiolo grown in the Il Poggiale vineyard, located 1,148-1,300 feet above sea level and harvested at extremely low yields (less than 2 tons per acre). After a maceration period of 16-23 days, the wine is transferred to barriques and aged for one to two years prior to bottling.

Tasting Notes

This Riserva is deep ruby red in color and displays richness backed by solid tannin. Full-bodied with plenty of spice, this wine has aging potential.

Food Pairing

An austere wine that goes well with rich fare such as ossobuco, beef stew, casseroles, roast beef, and filet mignon.

Made from 90% Sangioveto, 5% Canaiolo and 5% Ciliegiolo grown in the Il Poggiale vineyard, located 1,148-1,300 feet above sea level and harvested at extremely low yields (less than 2 tons per acre). After a maceration period of 16-23 days, the wine is transferred to barriques and aged for one to two years prior to bottling.

Tasting Notes

This Riserva is deep ruby red in color and displays richness backed by solid tannin. Full-bodied with plenty of spice, this wine has aging potential.

Food Pairing

An austere wine that goes well with rich fare such as ossobuco, beef stew, casseroles, roast beef, and filet mignon.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Chianti Classico DOCG
Vineyard name:
Chianti Classico/The Il Poggiale vineyard
Vineyard size:
7.4 acres
Soil composition:
Limestone
Training method:
Upside down Guyot
Elevation:
1,148-1,300 feet
Vines/acre:
1.092-2,428
Yield/acre:
1.8 tons
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1967-1970
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
1993
Bottles produced of this wine:
7,000

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
16-23
Varietal composition:
90% Sangioveto, 5% Canaiolo and 5% Ciliegiolo
Fermentation container:
Stainless Steel Tanks
Fermentation temperature:
82 °F
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Length of aging before bottling:
1-2 years
Length of bottle aging:
12-18 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.2
Acidity:
6.2 g/L
Alcohol:
13.2 %
Dry extract:
30 g/L